00 / 00 Riane Eisler discusses her book "The Chalice and the Blade: Our History, Our Future" BROADCAST: Mar. 3, 1988 | DURATION: 00:49:02 Synopsis Riane Eisler, anthropologist and historian, discusses the history of gender roles, religious influences, and cultural mythology. Details Broadcast Date Mar. 3, 1988 Physical Format 1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Duration 49 minutes, 2 seconds Digital Format WAV Ownership The Chicago History Museum Language English Topics Anthropology & Sociology American History & Politics Feminism, Women, Women's Studies People Historians Tags Eisler, Riane Tennenhaus--Interviews Eisler, Riane Tennenhaus. Chalice and the blade. Sex role--History. Social evolution--History. Patriarchy--History. Social history Women historians--United States--20th century--Interviews Women sociologist WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs. Matriarchy--History Feminism--History Anicent Rome Christianity Mythology Gaia hypothesis Societal views on women Gender roles Dominator and partnership culture Related Programs Studs Terkel Almanac Program 236: Discussion with cartoonist Jules Feiffer about his book, Jules Feiffer's America: from Eisenhower to Reagan Oct. 29, 1982 Discussing the book, "Being and doing," and interviewing political activist Marcus Raskin ; part 2 Jun. 29, 1971 Viveca Lindfors discusses her roles and the roles of women in society Feb. 2, 1974 Frank Donner discusses the article he wrote "Theory and Practice of American Political Intelligence" ; part 1 Studs Terkel interviews Professor Charles V. Hamilton on his book written with Stokely Carmichael entitled "Black Power: Politics of Liberation in America" ; part 1 Nov. 21, 1967 Penny Lernoux discusses her book "People of God" Apr. 20, 1989